Boris Johnson delivers farewell speech at 10 Downing Street - in pictures

  • Boris Johnson makes a speech outside 10 Downing Street, London, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, before leaving for Balmoral in Scotland for an audience with Queen Elizabeth II to formally resign as Britain's prime minister. PA
    Boris Johnson makes a speech outside 10 Downing Street, London, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, before leaving for Balmoral in Scotland for an audience with Queen Elizabeth II to formally resign as Britain's prime minister. PA
  • Mr Johnson paid tribute to his successor Liz Truss, saying with her at the helm of 'this compassionate Conservative government', everything would be done to get people through the cost of living crisis this winter. He added that 'this country will endure it and we will win'. Getty
    Mr Johnson paid tribute to his successor Liz Truss, saying with her at the helm of 'this compassionate Conservative government', everything would be done to get people through the cost of living crisis this winter. He added that 'this country will endure it and we will win'. Getty
  • Mr Johnson highlighted his government’s record on delivering Brexit, supporting Ukraine and the Covid-19 vaccine campaign, watched by a group of loyal Conservative MPs, members of staff and his wife Carrie. PA
    Mr Johnson highlighted his government’s record on delivering Brexit, supporting Ukraine and the Covid-19 vaccine campaign, watched by a group of loyal Conservative MPs, members of staff and his wife Carrie. PA
  • While Mr Johnson urged Conservative Party members to reunite behind the new leader Ms Truss, he could not resist making a dig at those who ousted him, saying 'they changed the rules half way through, never mind that now'. Reuters
    While Mr Johnson urged Conservative Party members to reunite behind the new leader Ms Truss, he could not resist making a dig at those who ousted him, saying 'they changed the rules half way through, never mind that now'. Reuters
  • Mr Johnson and his wife Carrie after the speech. AFP
    Mr Johnson and his wife Carrie after the speech. AFP
  • Mr Johnson and his wife Carrie depart No 10 Downing Street. Photo: No 10 Downing Street
    Mr Johnson and his wife Carrie depart No 10 Downing Street. Photo: No 10 Downing Street
  • Conservative MPs gather to listen to Mr Johnson's speech. AFP
    Conservative MPs gather to listen to Mr Johnson's speech. AFP
  • Mr Johnson joked about his post-prime ministerial future, alluding to plans for a getaway, but pledged to offer Ms Truss's government 'my most fervent support'. Photo: No 10 Downing Street
    Mr Johnson joked about his post-prime ministerial future, alluding to plans for a getaway, but pledged to offer Ms Truss's government 'my most fervent support'. Photo: No 10 Downing Street
  • Britain's former culture secretary Nadine Dorries, centre, and Mr Johnson's sister Rachel, centre right, stand with Conservative MPs and staff as they gather to listen to the speech. AFP
    Britain's former culture secretary Nadine Dorries, centre, and Mr Johnson's sister Rachel, centre right, stand with Conservative MPs and staff as they gather to listen to the speech. AFP
  • Preparations for Mr Johnson's speech take place. PA
    Preparations for Mr Johnson's speech take place. PA
  • Journalists gather before Mr Johnson's speech. The queen will appoint Ms Truss, 47, as the 15th prime minister of her 70-year reign on Tuesday, after Mr Johnson formally tenders his resignation. EPA
    Journalists gather before Mr Johnson's speech. The queen will appoint Ms Truss, 47, as the 15th prime minister of her 70-year reign on Tuesday, after Mr Johnson formally tenders his resignation. EPA
  • Ms Dorries, left, and Mr Johnson's sister Rachel, right, arrive at Downing Street before the prime minister's departure. Getty
    Ms Dorries, left, and Mr Johnson's sister Rachel, right, arrive at Downing Street before the prime minister's departure. Getty